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Brooklands Primary School
- Address: Palfrey Heights, Brantham, Nr Manningtree, Essex CO11 1RX
- Salary: £25,614 pro rata (Grade 2, point 3)
- Hours: 30.9 hours per week over 5 days (5 mornings and 5 afternoons), term time only
- Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027
- Reference: 5515.
Brooklands Primary is vibrant school that is expanding and growing in size. As a result of expansion, we are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our dynamic and talented team.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an engaging and self-motivated individual who wishes to join a forward-thinking school community and continue their professional development. You will ideally be a committed individual who is energized by challenge and change and is looking to make a difference to each child’s learning in a school that embraces and drives innovation and excellence.
Brooklands is passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish.
The school is a leader in learning beyond the classroom and has an exceptional outdoor space, purpose built to enhance our children’s learning outside of the classroom. Brooklands stands alone in holding both Forest and Beach School status and is committed to ensuring that the opportunities that this affords permeates throughout the curriculum.
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- is a creative and motivated individual focused on raising standards and developing their potential.
- will embrace our whole school values of respect, trying new things and high expectations
- enjoys being part of a supportive, pro-active and energetic team
- thrives on innovation and is committed to their ongoing professional development.
Brooklands is situated halfway between Ipswich (10 minutes drive), the county town of Suffolk and historic Colchester, Essex.
Brooklands Primary School is part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust.
For more information
Please visit our website www.brooklands.omat.org.uk to find out more about us.
How to apply
Please read the job description (pdf) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5515-job-description-TA-Brooklands-Primary.docx.pdf and complete the Application Form (Word) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5515-application-form-TA-Brooklands-Primary.docx and Equal Opportunities form (Word) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5515-equal-opps-form-TA-Brooklands-Primary.docx


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Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to: k.donovan@brooklands.omat.org.uk
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if sufficient applications are received before the advertised deadline. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest opportunity.
Closing date: 8 October 2026.
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